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Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential Severe Groblersbrug Congestion Slows Cross-Border Trade and Raises Trucking Costs in Southern Africa UAE’s African Rail Company Targets South Africa Freight Rail Market Under Transnet Reform Zambia to Begin Construction of Lobito Corridor Railway Link in 2026 China Expands Direct Shipping Routes to Africa Ahead of Zero-Tariff Trade Policy Zambia and Zimbabwe Plan New Zambezi Bridge to Boost Trade and Protect Victoria Falls Landmark DP World Launches Brazil–Africa Trade Corridor to Boost Cross-Continental Logistics Namibia Expands Walvis Bay Port to Position Itself as Southern Africa’s Logistics Gateway Nigerian Airlines Warn of Flight Disruptions as Aviation Fuel Prices Surge
East Africa Ports & Terminals

Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes

Air Freight

IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential

Road Freight Southern Africa

Severe Groblersbrug Congestion Slows Cross-Border Trade and Raises Trucking Costs in Southern Africa

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East Africa Ports & Terminals

Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes

Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings to Berbera Port, Disrupting Horn of Africa Trade Corridor A.P. Moller–Maersk…
Air Freight

IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential

IATA Calls for Lower Costs, Better Regulation to Boost Africa’s Aviation Growth The International Air…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Severe Groblersbrug Congestion Slows Cross-Border Trade and Raises Trucking Costs in Southern Africa

SARS Approves Diversion of Cargo as Groblersbrug Border Congestion Drives Up Transport Costs and Delays…
Railway News Southern Africa

UAE’s African Rail Company Targets South Africa Freight Rail Market Under Transnet Reform

ARC Plans $170M Entry into South Africa Rail Sector as Transnet Opens Network to Private…
Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia to Begin Construction of Lobito Corridor Railway Link in 2026

Zambia to Launch Lobito Corridor Rail Construction in 2026 to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports…
Shipping News

China Expands Direct Shipping Routes to Africa Ahead of Zero-Tariff Trade Policy

China Launches New Africa Shipping Routes as Zero-Tariff Access for 53 Countries Begins in May…
Road Freight

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Reports Robust 2024 Financial Growth and Strategic Expansion

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced its financial results for 2024, highlighting strong growth, strategic advancements, and a reinforced global presence. Despite persistent challenges in the logistics sector, the company achieved an impressive 9% revenue increase, reaching €3.8 billion, up from €3.5 billion in 2023. This performance underscores Hellmann’s resilience and strengthened market position worldwide. The company outpaced industry averages with notable growth in gross profit, reflecting operational excellence in a

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola and France Deepen Strategic Transport Cooperation in Paris

Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, and France’s Minister Delegate for Transport, Philippe Tabarot, convened in Paris to enhance bilateral collaboration in the fields of transportation and infrastructure. The high-level meeting focused on several key areas of strategic importance: Civil Aviation: Discussions highlighted Air France’s operations in Angola and the expansion of TAAG Angola Airlines’ fleet with Airbus aircraft, aiming to boost connectivity and modernize the national carrier. Urban

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Corridor Gains Global Momentum as Zambia Deepens EU-Italy Partnerships

Zambia has strengthened its global development partnerships following a high-level summit on the Mattei Plan and the European Union’s Global Gateway, held in Rome. The meeting, co-hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed Italy and the EU’s support for Zambia through the transformative Lobito Corridor Project. Representing Zambia at the summit was Minister of Finance and National Planning, Hon. Dr. Situmbeko

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Southern Africa

Lobito Corridor Seen as Key Driver of Angola’s Economic Transformation

The Lobito Corridor is being regarded by members of the Benguela Business Alliance as a strategic route for the large-scale distribution of national production. This view was shared with Jornal de Angola by Adérito Areias, president of the Alliance. According to Areias, the infrastructure is expected to drive the country’s economic development by facilitating the movement of goods and promoting regional growth. “We must see the Lobito Corridor as a

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Railway News Southern Africa

$15 Million in Environmental Funding Expected for Lobito Corridor by Year-End

A total of 15 million US dollars is expected to be made available by the end of this year to support environmental initiatives and projects along the Lobito Corridor, announced the Vice-Governor for the Technical and Infrastructure Sector on Monday in Cuito. According to José Fernando Tchatuvela, who shared the news during a meeting with a multi-sectoral delegation from the Angolan Government visiting Bié Province, the funding is part of

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Central Africa Road Freight

Kolwezi–Sakabinda Road Project Set to Transform DRC-Zambia Trade by 2027

Launched in December 2024, the Kolwezi–Sakabinda road project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to reshape regional trade and mineral exports. Spanning 53.6 kilometers, the road is expected to be completed by 2027 at an estimated cost of $159 million, according to a report following a site visit by the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure on June 10. The project is being executed through a public-private partnership (PPP)

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Central Africa

DRC and Cameroon Push Forward on Kribi–Zongo Trade Corridor to Boost Regional Connectivity

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Cameroon are accelerating plans to operationalize the Kribi–Zongo trade corridor—a strategic logistics route intended to link the deepwater port of Kribi in Cameroon to northern DRC via the Central African Republic (CAR). The project aims to streamline freight transport to and from one of the most geographically isolated regions of the DRC. On June 11, 2025, Congolese Ambassador to Cameroon, Pierre Kashadile Bukasa

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zambia and Namibia Advance Regional Trade with Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post

Zambia and Namibia have taken a significant step toward boosting cross-border trade and regional integration with the launch of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) meeting on the operationalization of the Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), held in Livingstone, Zambia. This meeting marks a major milestone in the two countries’ shared commitment to facilitating trade through coordinated infrastructure development and policy alignment. The OSBP, established under a bilateral agreement signed

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Shipping News West Africa

West Africa Welcomes Record-Breaking MSC Megaships in Global Trade Shift

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has made maritime history by becoming the first shipping line to deploy 24,000 TEU megaships on routes serving West Africa—marking a major milestone in the region’s integration into global trade networks. According to Container News, MSC has introduced two ultra-large container vessels—the MSC Diletta and MSC Türkiye—on its Africa Express service. This route connects major Asian export hubs, including China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, to

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Air Freight

Zambia and Eswatini Sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement to Launch Direct Flights

Zambia and Eswatini have taken a major step toward improving regional air connectivity with the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). This milestone agreement clears the way for the establishment of direct commercial flights between the two countries, opening new opportunities for travel, trade, and economic cooperation. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 10th Africa Indian Ocean Aviation Week in Victoria Falls—an event dedicated to

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